Adjacent Risks (Railroad, Chemical Plant, Prison, Bodies of Water)Adjacent risks are located outside your property lines and could expose your facility to loss:
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Adjacent Risks (Railroad, Chemical Plant, Prison, Bodies of Water) Threat Score is not yet calculated Bomb ThreatTypically bomb threats are phone-in threats where the caller states a bomb has been placed somewhere on your property. These must be taken seriously. There needs to be a written procedure for obtaining as much information from the caller as possible so it can be reported to law enforcement.
Bomb Threat Threat Score is not yet calculated Chemical SpillsThere are different kinds of chemical materials - some are acidic, caustic or lethal. Regardless of size, take all chemical spills seriously with a formal, written chemical spill response procedure.
Chemical Spills Threat Score is not yet calculated Communicable Disease/PandemicMaintaining a written response procedure to protect:
personnel personal protective equipment adequate food and water supplies alternative suppliers transportation
Communicable Disease/Pandemic Threat Score is not yet calculated Cyber Risk-Information Technology DisruptionThis is a key corporate exposure which is growing. Your business should engage an IT consultant if you do not employ someone in that capacity. Put procedures in place so that employees experienced in information technology can assess and report cyber risks to management. Maintain business and production operations on separate and distinct servers. Establish IT controls to prevent penetration of IT systems and create backup procedures. In the event of penetration, implement your formal response plan.
Cyber Risk-Information Technology Disruption Threat Score is not yet calculated DroughtDrought refers to inadequate water supply for potable and production uses. If the location is in a known drought area, prepare for alternative water sources.
Drought Threat Score is not yet calculated Earth Movement (Landslide, Mudslide and/or Earthquake)Assess exposure to areas known for earthquakes, mud slides or landslides. Store heavy and important inventory at lower levels to prevent damage from falling. Identify alternative locations for future use. Have a system in place for facility occupant notification and emergency evacuation procedures.
Earth Movement (Landslide, Mudslide and/or Earthquake) Threat Score is not yet calculated Electrical System/Power OutagePut procedures in place for backup power supplies. Obtain a pre-signed contract for delivery of an emergency portable generator. If you have a generator, maintain it, and have adequate fuel supply onsite. Know where you will obtain additional fuel supplies. For a large facility or one with critical power needs, have two separate electrical lines servicing the facility.
Electrical System/Power Outage Threat Score is not yet calculated Electromagnetic Frequency DisturbanceEMF is produced by all kinds of products, including cell towers, transmission lines, cell phones and computer peripherals. If your facility and/or operations are vulnerable to damage from EMF, consult electrical experts who may help reduce this exposure by installing EMF filtering devices, as well as creating procedures for additional exposure reduction.
Electromagnetic Frequency Disturbance Threat Score is not yet calculated Facilities with Childcare/Athletic Facilities/Medical FacilitiesThese kinds of operations present additional and unique exposures to businesses and require additional, formal controls to protect personnel, users and visitors.
Facilities with Childcare/Athletic Facilities/Medical Facilities Threat Score is not yet calculated Facility SecurityComplete a facility security assessment to ensure there are adequate and working controls to reduce as much as practicable exposure to employees, contractors, and visitors as well as the contents of the facility. Vary these controls with the sensitivity of your operations and contents too.
Facility Security Threat Score is not yet calculated FireEnsure the facility has adequate fire protection in terms of construction, systems and water supply to control a fire situation to preserve your future operations.
Fire Threat Score is not yet calculated Governmental Regulations/RequirementsSomeone within the facility is charged with ensuring the firm follows governmental regulations/requirements and compliance regulations are formally documented.
Governmental Regulations/Requirements Threat Score is not yet calculated Heating System/Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning OutageEnsure that a preventative maintenance plan for maintaining, repairing and updating HVAC Systems and formal service contracts, including emergency responses, are in place.
Heating System/Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Outage Threat Score is not yet calculated HurricaneBusinesses in a hurricane-prone area with a formal, written emergency plan are better prepared to respond to a hurricane during and after the event.
Hurricane Threat Score is not yet calculated Imported ProductsPerform due diligence for foreign suppliers. An attorney with knowledge of the foreign jurisdiction reviews written contracts. In the event of supplier disruption, there are alternative suppliers in place and a formal plan.
Imported Products Threat Score is not yet calculated Inadequate Fire ProtectionFor inadequate fire protection, control ignition sources and improve fire protection. Ensure the local fire department is aware of the inadequate fire protection.
Inadequate Fire Protection Threat Score is not yet calculated Industrial EspionageIndustrial espionage experts can assess and develop control plans for threats of competitors investigating your company to steal company secrets.
Industrial Espionage Threat Score is not yet calculated Labor DisputesThere is a formal plan to protect employees, contractors and visitors in the event of a labor dispute. This includes security controls to protect the facility, and their vehicles.
Labor Disputes Threat Score is not yet calculated Lack of Business Continuity PlanA formal business continuity plan helps to ensure business operations continue when faced with a threat. Completing the Business Continuity Threat Matrix and placing controls where needed is the first step to writing your business continuity plan.
Lack of Business Continuity Plan Threat Score is not yet calculated Lack of LiquidityIn the event of an emergency, be sure to have adequate liquid assets available.
Lack of Liquidity Threat Score is not yet calculated Lack of Succession PlansSuccession plans help to ensure uninterrupted operations when individual employees leave the company. For key positions, an unplanned interruption could result in harm to the company.
Lack of Succession Plans Threat Score is not yet calculated Officer Kidnap/RansomFor key business executives, create a plan to prevent and respond to kidnap and ransom. Business executives vary their daily schedules, including the routes taken to their workplace. Business and home security controls, including access controls, lighting and cameras are in place. Contact a kidnap and ransom security expert who can provide expert information to prevent and to respond.
Officer Kidnap/Ransom Threat Score is not yet calculated ProtestsHave adequate controls to protect employees, contractors, visitors and your physical facility in the event of a protest.
Protests Threat Score is not yet calculated Riots and Civil DisorderImplement controls to prevent window breakage and access to the facility; protect employees, contractors and visitors and put controls in place for offsite emergency operations.
Riots and Civil Disorder Threat Score is not yet calculated Snow/Blizzard/Ice StormHave pre-signed contracts with snow and ice removal companies, including when to respond to remove snow and ice in parking lots and on sidewalks. Establish emergency procedures to safely evacuate employees, contractors, and visitors as well as to shut down the facility if needed.
Snow/Blizzard/Ice Storm Threat Score is not yet calculated Special Events SponsorshipThoroughly evaluate event controls to protect visitors and the public to reduce your company’s liability exposure any time you agree to sponsor an event.
Special Events Sponsorship Threat Score is not yet calculated Supply Chain DisruptionKnow what to do if there are disruptions to supply chains. Have backup suppliers, including sole source suppliers and backup suppliers. For critical components, maintain a readily accessible and adequate inventory.
Supply Chain Disruption Threat Score is not yet calculated Telecommunications Infrastructure FailureConsider a backup communication system to use in the event of a telecommunications infrastructure failure such as loss of a cell tower or underground cable.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Failure Threat Score is not yet calculated TerrorismEnsure there are adequate security controls to protect employees, contractors and visitors. Dependent upon the kinds of operations, specialized controls may be needed.
Terrorism Threat Score is not yet calculated ThunderstormsEnsure your roof covering is maintained and any roof equipment is secured, your electrical communication and security systems are protected from lightning and the facility is equipped with lightning arrestors.
Thunderstorms Threat Score is not yet calculated TornadoTornados provide little warning. If you are located in a tornado prone area, have controls in place to protect employees, contractors and visitors.
Tornado Threat Score is not yet calculated VandalismVerify that you have adequate lighting and other security controls to reduce the risk of vandalism.
Vandalism Threat Score is not yet calculated Water Main Break and Cross-ContaminationHave supplies to prevent water from entering your facility when a significant water main crosses your property. Know who to call to respond to the broken main. Your emergency plan includes procedures for safely shutting down operations dependent on water and a backup supply. Know where you would obtain drinking water. Cross-contamination is a serious potential exposure because it could result in illness and production interruption. When you discover a cross connection of potential drinkable water, your must notify occupants immediately not to consume water from the crossed source.
Water Main Break and Cross-Contamination Threat Score is not yet calculated WildfireHave emergency plans to protect employees, contractors and visitors if your facility is in a wildfire area. In addition, pre-plan to protect the physical facility, which could include contracting with experts to remove brush around the facility.
Wildfire Threat Score is not yet calculated Workplace Violence/Criminal ActsHaving a formal, written zero tolerance policy can help to reduce the risk of workplace violence. Enforcing a no weapons policy can also help to deter violence. Depending upon your operations, you may have metal detection at key access points. Overall security controls including, lighting, cameras, access control and security systems can help to prevent criminal acts.
Workplace Violence/Criminal Acts Threat Score is not yet calculated 